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Main Entry:: ¹cur·ry
Pronunciation:: \ˈkər-ē, ˈkə-rē\
Function:: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s):: cur·ried; cur·ry·ing
Etymology:: Middle English currayen, from Anglo-French cunreier, correier to prepare, curry, from Vulgar Latin *conredare, from Latin com- + a base of Germanic origin; akin to Gothic garaiths arrayed — more at ready
Date:: 13th century

1 : to clean the coat of (as a horse) with a currycomb 2 : to treat (tanned leather) especially by incorporating oil or grease 3 : beat , thrash

— cur·ri·er noun

— curry favor Middle English currayen favel to curry a chestnut horse

: to seek to gain favor by flattery or attention

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